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            <NAME>DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)</NAME>
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        <RULE_TITLE>FAR Case 2005-037, Implement OMB Policy on the Use of Brand Name Specifications</RULE_TITLE>
        <ABSTRACT><![CDATA[This final rule will implement the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memoranda on brand-name specifications. The final rule will clarify when brand-name justifications are required for a portion of an acquisition.  The final rule will also clarify when the brand name justification is required for orders issued under Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Blanket Purchase Agreements and indefinite-delivery contracts.]]></ABSTRACT>
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        <RULE_STAGE>Completed Actions</RULE_STAGE>
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            <CFR>48 CFR 6</CFR>
            <CFR>48 CFR 8</CFR>
            <CFR>48 CFR 11</CFR>
            <CFR>48 CFR 13</CFR>
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            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>40 USC 121(c)</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>10 USC 137</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>42 USC 2473(c)</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
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        <RPLAN_ENTRY>No</RPLAN_ENTRY>
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                <TTBL_ACTION>Interim Final Rule</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>09/28/2006</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>71 FR 57357</FR_CITATION>
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                <TTBL_ACTION>Interim Final Rule Effective</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>09/28/2006</TTBL_DATE>
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                <TTBL_ACTION>Interim Final Rule Comment Period End</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>11/27/2006</TTBL_DATE>
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                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>01/03/2012</TTBL_DATE>
                <FR_CITATION>77 FR 189</FR_CITATION>
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                <TTBL_ACTION>Final Rule Effective</TTBL_ACTION>
                <TTBL_DATE>02/02/2012</TTBL_DATE>
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        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
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                <FIRST_NAME>William</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Clark</LAST_NAME>
                <TITLE>Procurement Analyst</TITLE>
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                    <CODE>9000</CODE>
                    <NAME>DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)</NAME>
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                <PHONE>202 219-1813</PHONE>
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                    <STREET_ADDRESS>1275 First Street, NE.,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Washington</CITY>
                    <STATE>DC</STATE>
                    <ZIP>20417</ZIP>
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